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Gates of Lodore Campground
NPSNational Park Service — Maybell · Colorado · Dinosaur National Monument
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Dinosaur National Monument |
| Location | Maybell · Colorado · Dinosaur National Monument · 40.72492, -108.88782 · Map |
| Sites | Not reported — the federal listing names no individual sites for this campground |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Not reported in the federal data |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Accessibility | No |
| Phone | (435) 781-7700 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Gates of Lodore Campground is located on the Green River at the boat ramp at the head of Lodore Canyon. The campground is popular with river rafters who often stay here before launching on the Green River.
There are 19 sites, some with shade. The sites have tables and fire pits or grills. During the summer, there is running water and vault toilets, but no showers. The campsites can accommodate tents and RVs (but there are no hook-ups).
Directions, from the listing
Gates of Lodore Campground is located on the Green River near the boat ramp at the head of Lodore Canyon. The campground is 106 miles (171 km) north of the Canyon Visitor Center.
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Trip Card — Gates of Lodore Campground
Maybell · Colorado · Dinosaur National Monument
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Maybell · Colorado · Dinosaur National Monument |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | Not reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | Not reported |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/247548 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.